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A New Look for Technical Training Classes This Fall
Though “business as usual” may be far from usual these days, OIT’s technical training classes have been revamped to fit today’s new work life.
Some classes have been shortened, and the delivery method has changed for others. You’ll still find the same great content, but the presentation is designed to meet your specific needs.…
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Make Time for Time-Out for Tech
OIT’s Time-Out for Tech series helps you save time and keep up to date on the latest technology. The 30-minutes sessions this fall are:
- Successful Hybrid Meetings will help you navigate the unfamiliar waters of hybrid meetings
- Working Safely from Home will give you tips on securing your home work environment …
Minimum Version of Zoom Required for All ND Accounts
Office of Information Technologies (OIT) Zoom administrators will require anyone accessing the Zoom service with their Notre Dame NetID to update the version of Zoom to at least version 5.7.0 on all devices before Thursday, Aug. 12.
University-owned, managed computers have already received the update. If you use a personal or unmanaged device to access Zoom with your NetID, you can find instructions on how to update to the latest version in this…
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Want to Buy or Sell Something? Try the ND Employee Marketplace!
Now you can buy, sell, share and swap items with the new ND Employee Marketplace feature available in the ND Mobile App. It’s a convenient way for employees to purchase or post items to sell safely and securely.
The Employee Marketplace has a user guide that contains valuable how-to information for both buyers or sellers, as well as tips on how to attract buyers to your post.…
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Improve Your Home Network Security
As Notre Dame faculty and staff begin to return to campus, some may continue to work from home one or more days per week. When working remotely, it’s important to maintain appropriate safeguards for your home network to ensure the safety and security of Notre Dame data and your personal information.
Your University-owned computer should be your first choice when working from home. If this computer was purchased through the Campus Workstation Program (CWP), it is secure for home use and easy to maintain. Use this computer for your work activities only.…
IT Maintenance Begins on 7-31-21
Beginning Saturday, July 31 at 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. (ET) Sunday, August 1, 2021, Office of Information Technologies (OIT) systems engineers will perform a variety of planned maintenance activities and upgrades.
The wired and wireless network in most campus buildings will be UNAVAILABLE for some of the maintenance period while network engineers will replace the router equipment. The timeframe is as follows:…
Patching Maintenance on 7-8-21 Affects Some ND Applications
Tonight, Thursday, July 8, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. (ET), Office of Information Technologies (OIT) system engineers will apply patches that affect some ND applications. This is part of a process to remediate the recent Windows Print vulnerability.
During this time, the following applications will be UNAVAILABLE:…
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Refresh your IT Skills with OIT’s Slate of Review Classes
Summer is a great time to get refreshed and reinvigorated and that goes for your technical skills as well as your mental well-being.
This summer, the Office of Information Technologies (OIT) is offering 16 new refresher workshops rather than the regular slate of instructor-led, hands-on training classes. This shortened summer training schedule runs from July 13 through August 5.…
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Run the Eduroam Utility Before 6-27-21
Office of Information Technologies (OIT) system administrators will update the current eduroam certificate on Sunday, June 27 at 8 a.m. (ET).
To ensure you can connect to the campus WiFi network, it is recommended that you run the eduroam setup utility on each of your devices as soon as possible. This will configure your devices for the new certificate. You can do this from any location.…
Campus Network Upgrade on 6-13-21
On Sunday, June 13, from 6 to 9 a.m. (ET), Office of Information Technologies (OIT) network engineers will upgrade the Notre Dame network (wired and wireless).
All network services on-campus, as well as in off-campus buildings, will be UNAVAILABLE for some or all of the maintenance period. Access to the campus network from overseas academic sites will also be unavailable.…
Taste of Technology Begins 6-8-21
The past year has been a circus and technology has been in the center ring. See how you can tame it at the Taste of Technology 2021 mini-conference. Held from June 8 through July 1, the sessions will be hosted via Zoom. Come brush up on the latest technology, as well as find out what’s changed and what can help make your life easier.…
IT Maintenance Begins on 6-5-21
Beginning Saturday, June 5 at 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. (ET) Sunday, June 6, 2021, Office of Information Technologies (OIT) systems engineers will perform a variety of planned maintenance activities and upgrades.
The Oracle databases servicing Banner, ODS, and Application Manager (AppWorx) will be upgraded to the latest version. This process is expected to take up to 24 hours and will result in a longer than normal maintenance window for systems dependent on these databases. There will also be Banner application upgrades required for major projects currently underway.…
Don’t Lose Access to Your ND Files After You Graduate
Congratulations graduate! As you prepare for your graduation, be sure to review these important guidelines to maintain access to important documents, files and resources.
Your Notre Dame NetID will be deactivated 60 days after you graduate. Be sure to transfer any of these resources you want to keep from your Notre Dame student account to a personal account—such as your new Notre Dame alumni account—before the deactivation date.…
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Behind the Scenes: How ND Studios supported a livestream event from space
The weekly Live Chat at Notre Dame has featured many special guests affiliated with Notre Dame since early spring 2020. On Wednesday, March 24, the series featured a special guest from a very unique location. Astronaut Mike Hopkins, father of Notre Dame student Lucas Hopkins, was aboard the International Space Station traveling approximately 250 miles above the earth’s surface when the conversation took place.
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Celebrate Identity Management Day
The first annual Identity Management Day falls on Tuesday, April 13. Its purpose is to remind people about the importance of properly managing and securing their online identity.
What once was considered a “normal way of life” was turned topsy-turvy as a result of COVID-19. When workplaces and schools closed down, parents and kids stayed home all day. As a result, the home Internet became the primary connection to the outside world.…
A New Level of IT Service Help Now Available
Where can you find information about IT services at Notre Dame? What about getting answers about a supported computer app? Or what if you have a question about your laptop or mobile device?
Your first thought might be to contact the Office of Information Technologies (OIT) Help Desk. But now, you can find all this information and more in the ServiceNow portal.…
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Let Your Skills Bloom with OIT Training Classes
Now is the perfect time to let your skills bloom to a whole new level. OIT offers all levels of classes in many of the most popular topics in April. It’s your chance to brush up on skills you haven’t used for a while or add some new ones to your list.
Google classes
- Learn to use Google Drive’s features in Google Drive, Level I: Introduction to Drive; Google Drive, Level II: More Drive Features, …
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IT Maintenance Begins on 3-13-21
Beginning Saturday, March 13 at 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. (ET) Sunday, March 14, 2021, Office of Information Technologies (OIT) systems engineers will perform a variety of planned maintenance activities and upgrades.
Major IT services that may be UNAVAILABLE for some or all of the maintenance period include:…
Spring Ahead with your Skill Development
Now is the perfect time to take your skills to a new level. OIT offers all levels of classes in many popular topics in March. It’s a great chance to brush up on some skills you haven’t used for a while or add some new ones to your list.
Google classes
- Get tips to use more of Google Drive’s features in Google Drive, Level II: More Drive Features …
How Safe is Your Private Information?
There are many things you can do to keep your home and family safe. Lock your exterior doors at night before you go to bed. And make sure the garage door is closed. Lock the car each time you leave it while shopping. Keep important documents in a safe.
But what about your personal information? Do you give it the same attention as you do your family and personal possessions? See how well you do by reviewing these important guidelines.…
OIT Help Desk’s New Virtual Agent Provides 24/7 Assistance
What do you do when you have a question about an IT service and the OIT Help Desk is closed? Now, you can contact the Help Desk’s new 24/7 virtual agent.
This chat feature can provide you with resources and answers to common questions about IT services at Notre Dame, such as:
- How do you connect your laptop or other device to eduroam? What about connecting to the wired network? …
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New Zoom Recordings Retention Plan Announced
The Office of Information Technologies (OIT) Zoom administrators have a new Zoom recordings retention plan in place that will affect all recordings stored in the Zoom cloud (zoom.nd.edu).
The new plan procedure states that any recording over 365 days old stored in the Zoom cloud will be deleted unless it is moved to Panopto. This is an ongoing process and will affect all recordings as they reach their deletion date.…
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IT Maintenance Begins on 1-23-21
Beginning Saturday, January 23 at 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. (ET) Sunday, January 24, 2021, Office of Information Technologies (OIT) systems engineers will perform a variety of planned maintenance activities and upgrades.
Major IT services that may be UNAVAILABLE for some or all of the maintenance period include:…
OIT’s Spring Training Schedule Has Something for Everyone
Now is the time to upgrade your technical skills with OIT’s technical training classes. Along with the regular selection of Google and Adobe classes, OIT’s spring schedule of classes includes three new spreadsheet classes and a new list of Time-Out for Tech sessions. Follow the links on the OIT Training website…
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